moshed; moshing; moshes

intransitive verb

: to engage in uninhibited often frenzied activities (such as intentional collision) with others near the stage at a rock concert
mosher noun

Examples of mosh in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Repels moshing, jostling, pushing, elbowing, and sweaty, long-haired dancers with no concept of personal space. Jennie Egerdie, The New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2024 As for his moshing experiences at concerts earlier this year by the Foo Fighters and Red Hot Chili Peppers . . . George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2023 Two days later, the group took to Dr. Martens stage, where their high-energy performance compelled attendees to mosh (yes, as in Warped Tour-style moshing) and body roll, all in one set. Gabrielle Nicole Pharms, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2023 The band’s lead singer shouted the same profane line, before delving into a hardcore song that sent patrons moshing through the diner. Lizzy Rosenberg, Peoplemag, 31 Oct. 2023 The median age of the fans moshing near the front of the stage seems to be about 20. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2023 Many party-goers dressed the part in natty rugby shirts and penny loafers with socks—and even more could be seen moshing in them. Maria Ward, Vogue, 6 Sep. 2023 Knocked Loose sparks one of Bonnaroo's most intense mosh pits Kentucky hardcore band Knocked Loose stepped onto This Tent Friday to a crowd ready to mosh. Diana Leyva, USA TODAY, 19 June 2023 Moments of sensitive musical introspection are as rare at a blink-182 rock show as moshing and jokes about flatulence are at a concert by James Taylor, Ed Sheeran or Weyes Blood. George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2023

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Word History

Etymology

perhaps alteration of mash or mush

First Known Use

1983, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mosh was in 1983

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“Mosh.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mosh. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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